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CARE AND USE MANUAL
Model:
MBB
Built-In
Trim Kit
Models:
MT27B
MT30B
(Sold Separately)
A Special Message
to Our Customers
Thank you for buying a Thermador built-in microwave
oven. We recommend that you take the time to read this
entire booklet before using your new appliance.
We hope that the information in this manual will help you
easily operate and care for your oven for years of
satisfaction.
Please contact us if you have any questions or comments.
Phone us at 1-800-735-4328 or reach us through our
website at www.thermador.com
.
You may write to us at:
Customer Support Call Center
Thermador
5551 McFadden Avenue
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Always include the model number and serial number with all
communications.
Sincerely,
Thermador Test Kitchen Consumer Scientists
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Table of Contents
Page 1
Microwave Registration and Safety Instructions ............................................ 2–5
Microwave Oven Registration .............................................................................. 2
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy........... 3
Microwave Safety Instructions .............................................................................. 3
Important Safety Instructions ........................................................................... 4–5
Microwave Oven Parts Identification and Specifications..................................... 6
Control Panel Quick Reference ............................................................................ 7
Cooking in the Microwave Oven.......................................................................... 8
Cookware Guide and Cooking Tips ...................................................................... 9
Utensils Recommended for Microwave................................................................ 9
Covering Foods During Cooking ......................................................................... 9
Microwave Accessories ........................................................................................ 9
Not Recommended for Microwave Oven ............................................................ 9
Tips for Cooking in the Microwave ...................................................................... 9
Using Your Microwave Oven ........................................................................ 10–17
Before Operating ............................................................................................... 10
Setting the Clock ................................................................................................ 10
Child Lock........................................................................................................... 10
Using the Timer .................................................................................................. 10
Timed Cooking................................................................................................... 11
Manual Defrost ................................................................................................... 11
Popcorn .............................................................................................................. 11
Power Level Recommendations ......................................................................... 12
Smart Sensor Recommendations ....................................................................... 13
Auto Cook .......................................................................................................... 14
Reheat ................................................................................................................ 14
Personal Choice Features ................................................................................... 15
Defrosting........................................................................................................... 16
Quick Defrost ..................................................................................................... 16
Auto Defrost ....................................................................................................... 16
Multi-Stage Cooking .......................................................................................... 17
Cooking Tips................................................................................................. 18–19
Meat ................................................................................................................... 18
Poultry ................................................................................................................ 18
Fish ..................................................................................................................... 19
Trouble Shooting: Questions and Answers .................................................. 20–22
Oven Operations................................................................................................ 20
Cooking Food .................................................................................................... 21
Before Calling for Service................................................................................... 22
Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency
Interference Statement (USA only) ..................................................................... 22
Care of Your Microwave Oven ........................................................................... 23
How to Obtain Service ....................................................................................... 24
Thermador Built-In Microwave Oven Warranty .................................................. 24
Service Data Record ........................................................................................... 24
Microwave Oven Quick Guide ............................................................ Back Cover
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YOUR MICROWAVE
OVEN MUST BE REGISTERED
Microwave Oven Registration
Microwave Identification Plate
Copy the model and serial number from the microwave identification plate (see Page 6). Keep your invoice
for warranty validation. Fill in the information below as a handy reference.
It is a Federal requirement that records be maintained on the location of all microwave ovens.
Therefore, please:
1. Fill in the registration card and mail it to us. (The registration card is packed with this manual in the plastic
bag.)
2. If you are not the original purchaser of this appliance or if the card is missing, please establish your
ownership by writing to us at:
THERMADOR
Microwave Registration
5551 McFadden Avenue
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
3. When writing to us about your oven, please be sure to include the model and serial number.
Dealer’s Name Service Center Model Number / Date of Purchase
Dealer’s Telephone Number Service Center’s Telephone Number Serial Number
MBB /
Microwave Registration
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(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the
door open since open-door operation can re-
sult in harmful exposure to microwave energy.
It is important not to defeat or tamper with the
safety interIocks.
(b) Do not place any object between the oven front
face and the door or allow soil or cleaner resi-
due to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave Energy
(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is
particularly important that the oven door close
properly and that there is no damage to the:
(1) door (bent)
(2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened)
(3) door seals and sealing surfaces
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired
by anyone except properly qualified service
personnel.
Glass Tray
1. DO NOT operate the oven without the Roller
Ring and the Glass Tray in place.
2. DO NOT operate the oven without the Glass
Tray fully engaged on the drive hub. Improper
cooking or damage to the oven could result.
Verify that the Glass Tray is properly engaged
and rotating by observing its rotation when you
press START.
3. Only use the Glass Tray specifically designed for
this oven. Do not substitute any other glass tray.
4. If the Glass Tray is hot, allow to cool before
cleaning or placing in water.
5. DO NOT cook directly on the Glass Tray. Always
place food in a microwave-safe dish or on a rack
set in a microwave-safe dish.
6. If food or utensil on the Glass Tray touches the
oven walls, causing the tray to stop moving, the
tray will automatically rotate in the opposite
direction. This is normal: the Glass Tray can turn
in either direction.
Microwave Safety Instructions
Roller Ring
1. The Roller Ring and oven floor should be
cleaned frequently to prevent excessive noise.
2. Roller Ring must always be used for cooking
along with Glass Tray.
3. Always replace the Roller Ring and the Glass Tray
in their proper positions.
Microwave Safety
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1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS
TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCES-
SIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY,“ found on
Page 3.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only
to properly grounded outlet. See “Grounding
Instructions” found in Installation Instructions.
4. Install or locate this appliance only in accor-
dance with the Installation Instructions.
5. Do not cover or block any openings on this
appliance.
6. Use this appliance only for its intended use as
described in this manual. DO NOT use corrosive
chemicals, vapors, or nonfood products in this
appliance. This type of oven is specifically de-
signed to heat or cook. It is not designed for
industrial or laboratory use. The use of corrosive
chemicals in heating or cleaning will damage the
appliance and may result in radiator leaks.
7. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that
come together upon closing the door, use only
mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied
with a sponge or soft cloth.
8. Do not allow children to use this appliance
unless closely supervised by an adult.
9. Liquids that are superheated beyond boiling can
erupt or splash when moved or stirred. To avoid
this and to reduce the risk of injury:
(a) Do not overheat the liquid.
(b) Stir the liquid both before and halfway
through heating.
Important Safety Instructions
Your microwave oven is a cooking device and you should use it with as much care as you use with a range
or any other cooking device. When using this electric appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed,
including the following:
SAVE
THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
For proper use of your oven, read remaining safety cautions and operating instructions.
!
WARNING
Microwave Safety
Page 4
(c) After heating, allow the container to stand
in the microwave oven for a short time be-
fore removing the container.
(d) Use extreme care when inserting a utensil
into the hot liquid.
10. Avoid using corrosive vapors, such as sulfide and
chloride.
11. Liquids heated in certain shaped containers (es-
pecially cylindrical-shaped containers) may be-
come overheated. The liquid may splash out with
a loud noise during or after heating or when
adding ingredients (instant coffee, etc.), result-
ing in harm to the oven and possible injury. For
best results in all containers, stir the liquid sev-
eral times before heating. Always stir liquid sev-
eral times between reheating.
12. Some products such as whole eggs, narrow-
neck bottles, sealed containers and closed glass
jars may explode and should not be heated in
this oven.
13. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
(a) Do not overcook food. Carefully attend ap-
pliance if paper, plastic or other combustible
materials are placed inside the oven to facili-
tate cooking.
(b) Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic
bags before placing bag in oven.
(c) If materials inside the oven should ignite,
keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and
disconnect the power cord, or shut off power
at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
(d) Do not use the cavity for storage purposes.
Do not leave paper products, cooking uten-
sils or food in the cavity when not in use.
To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure
to excessive microwave energy, observe the following:
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General Microwave Use
1. DO NOT operate the oven while empty. The
microwave energy will reflect continuously
throughout the oven, causing overheating if
food or water is not present to absorb energy.
This could damage the oven and result in a risk
of fire.
2. DO NOT dry clothes, newspapers or other
materials in oven, or use newspapers or paper
bags for cooking. Fire could result.
3. DO NOT use recycled paper products unless the
paper product is labeled as safe for microwave
oven use. Recycled paper products may contain
impurities which may cause sparks and result in
fires when used.
4. DO NOT hit or strike control panel. Damage to
controls may occur. Fire could result.
5. POT HOLDERS should always be used when
removing items from the oven. Heat is trans-
ferred from the HOT food to the cooking con-
tainer and from the cooking container to the
Glass Tray. The Glass Tray can be very HOT after
removing cooking container from oven.
6. DO NOT store flammable materials next to, on
top of, or in the oven. These could be fire
hazards.
General Appliance Safety
• Use this unit only in the manner intended by the
manufacturer. If you have any questions, contact
the manufacturer.
• Be sure the oven is properly installed and
grounded by a qualified technician.
Important Safety Instructions
Please read all instructions before using this appliance.
• Children and pets should not be left alone or
unattended in the area where the appliance is in
use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand
on any part of the appliance.
• Never use the oven to warm or heat a room.
Such use can damage the oven parts.
• For personal safety, wear proper apparel. Loose
fitting or hanging garments should never be
worn while using this appliance. Tie long hair so
that it doesn't hang loose.
• Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance
unless specifically recommended in this manual.
All other servicing should be referred to an
authorized servicer.
• Do not store flammable materials in or near the
oven.
• Do not use water on a grease fire. Smother fire
or flame or use a dry chemical or foam-type
extinguisher.
• Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp pot-
holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from
steam. Do not let a potholder touch hot heating
elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky
cloth.
• In the event that personal clothing or hair
catches fire, DROP AND ROLL IMMEDIATELY
to extinguish flames.
• As a precaution, it is highly recommended that
a fire extinguisher be readily available and highly
visible next to any cooking appliance.
SAVE
THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
For proper use of your oven, read remaining safety cautions and operating instructions.
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Microwave Oven Parts Identification
23
4
5
6
7
8
1. Cooking Guide:
Popcorn, Smart Sensor, Reheat, Auto Cook,
Auto Defrost, Quick Defrost
2. Glass Tray
3. Internal Air Vents
4. External Air Vents
5. Control Panel
6. Microwave Identification Plate
and Serial Number
7. Door Safety Lock System
8. Roller Ring
Microwave Oven Parts Description
Page 6
Personal
Choice
Popcorn Reheat
Quick
Defrost
Auto
Defrost
Smart
Sensor
Timer
Clock
Cook
Time
Auto
Cook
Power
Level
123
456
789
-
0+
Plus
Time
Start
Stop
Clear
Microwave Specifications
*The International Electrotechnical Commission’s (IEC) standardized
method for measuring output wattage.
AC Line Voltage 120V, 60Hz
AC Power Required 13 AMPS
Microwave Wattage Output 1100 watts (IEC Test Procedure*)
Operating Frequency 2450 MHz
Outside Dimensions (WxDxH) 23
7
/
8
" x 19
13
/
16
" x 13
9
/
16
"
Oven Cavity Dimensions
(WxDxH)
17
17
/
32
" x 18
21
/
32
" x 10
7
/
8
"
Oven Capacity 2.1 Cu. Ft.
Cooking Uniformity Turntable system
1
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The touch control panel allows you to set the oven
controls with the touch of a finger. It is designed to
be easy to use and understand. Scrolling text pro-
vides step-by-step instructions to help through the
process.
1. DISPLAY: Displays the timer, the time of day,
cooking time, power level being used and cooking
functions selected.
2. PERSONAL CHOICE: Touch this pad to change
the oven’s default settings for sound, clock, scroll
speed and lbs/kg.
3. QUICK DEFROST: This function lets you defrost
quickly for up to 1 pound of frozen food. Three food
choices are available and the oven will automatically
set the defrosting time for each food.
4. AUTO DEFROST: This feature allows defrosting of
meat, poultry and fish with weight selection of 0.1 to
6.0 pounds.
5. TIMER: This feature uses no microwave energy; it
functions as a kitchen timer.
6. AUTO COOK: This feature allows you to cook
food without entering a cook time or power. Six food
choices are available with this mode.
7.
+
/
–
PADS
:
Press to add or subtract 10 seconds
during AUTO COOK or timed cook programs.
8. PLUS TIME: A great
time-saver for quick cooking.
Press to add 30-second increments and cook with-
out pressing START.
9. POPCORN: The oven will pop corn automatically
using the sensor.
10. REHEAT: This feature allows you to reheat pre-
cooked room-temperature or refrigerated foods with-
out selecting cooking times or power levels.
11. SMART SENSOR: Cook most of your favorite
foods without having to select cooking times and
power levels. Ten food categories are available.
12. CLOCK: This is a 24-hour clock and can be
switched from AM to PM. See Page 10.
13. COOK TIME: Allows you to program a specific
cook time and power level.
14. POWER LEVEL: Ten power levels are available,
from low to high.
15. NUMBER PADS: Used for selecting food cat-
egory, time and power level.
16. START: Begins operation.
17. STOP/CLEAR: Clear display or stop operation.
Control Panel Quick Reference
Touch Control Panel
Personal
Choice
Popcorn Reheat
Quick
Defrost
Auto
Defrost
Smart
Sensor
Timer
Clock
Cook
Time
Auto
Cook
Power
Level
123
456
789
-
0
+
Plus
Time
Start
Stop
Clear
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
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FOOD ITEM OR PROCESS
Cooking in the Microwave Oven
IMPORTANT: Do not overcook food; fire could result. Proper cooking depends on selecting the correct power
level and cooking time for the amount of food in the oven. Smaller portions of food that are cooked too long may
catch fire. Always have food in the microwave oven when it is on to absorb the microwave energy. When using
the oven at power levels below 100%, you can hear the magnetron cycling on and off. Condensation is a normal
part of microwave cooking. Covered foods will not cause as much condensation as uncovered ones. Do not block
oven vents. This oven is rated for 1100 watts by using the IEC Test Procedure. When cooking foods, check for
doneness 1-2 minutes before the minimum time and add time accordingly.
DON’T…DO…
• heat, cook or can in closed
glass jars or air tight
containers.
• can in the microwave as
harmful bacteria may not be
destroyed.
• pierce skins of potatoes,
apples, whole squash, hot
dogs and sausages so that
steam can escape.
• puncture whole egg yolks
before cooking to prevent
explosion.
Home Canning
• use plastic ties or cotton string
to close oven cooking bags.
• stir liquids before and after
heating to help prevent
“eruption.”
• cut open baked items with
fillings to allow steam to
escape and avoid burns.
• check temperatures before
eating. Pizza sauce can
become extremely hot.
• place baby food in a small dish
and heat gently, stir often, and
check temperature before
serving.
• place nipple or cap on bottles
after slightly heating formula or
milk. Shake thoroughly.
Always
“wrist test” before feeding.
• use popcorn packaged for
microwave ovens.
General
• use wire twist-ties to close an
oven cooking bag.
• deep fat fry.
• use paper towels or cloths
that contain a synthetic fiber
woven into them (the fiber
may cause the towel to
ignite).
• heat baby food in the original
jars.
• heat bottles with nipple or
cap on.
• heat bottles with disposable
liners.
• leave oven unattended when
popping popcorn.
• use brown paper bags or
glass bowls to pop corn in.
• cook eggs in the shell.
• reheat whole eggs.
• dry meats, herbs, fruits,
vegetables, gourds, wood
items or wet papers.
• dry nuts or seed in the shell.
Baby Food
Popcorn
Foods with Nonporous
Skins or Shells
Drying
Microwave Operation
Baby Formula or Milk
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Utensils Recommended for Microwave
• Ovenproof Glass (Pyrex
®
)
• Glass ceramic (i.e. Pyroceram
®
, Corning Ware
®
)
• China and other dishes without metallic trim
• Microwave-safe pottery, stoneware, porcelain
• Microwave-safe paper plates, paper cups, paper
napkins, paper towels, waxed paper. Refer to
the manufacturer’s label for use of any paper
product in the microwave oven.
• Browning dish - Follow manufacturers directions
for preheating dish.
• Plastic Wrap - use wraps specifically labeled for
the microwave; use during cooking and reheat-
ing. DO NOT allow plastic wrap to touch food.
• Straw, wicker and wood - use for reheating only
at a low serving temperature.
Covering Foods During Cooking
• Paper towels are good for covering food during
reheating or to absorb fat when cooking bacon.
• Wax paper or parchment paper can be used for
cooking and reheating.
• Plastic wrap that is specifically labeled for mi-
crowave use. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch
the food and vent so steam can escape.
• Microwave-safe oven cooking bags are good for
aiding in tenderizing meats and other foods. Do
not use metal twist tie that may be provided with
bag. Slit bag so steam can escape.
• Microwave-safe lids. Vent as needed.
• Small pieces of foil may be used to prevent over
cooking, such as for shielding poultry legs and
wings or corners of brownies in a square or rect-
angle baking dish. Note that aluminum foil
should be at least one inch from any surface of
the microwave oven.
Microwave Accessories
Many microwave accessories are available in the
market. However, Thermador is not responsible for
any damage to the oven or to oven parts when mi-
crowave accessories are used.
Cookware Guide and Cooking Tips
Most heat-resistant, non-metallic cookware is safe for use in your microwave oven. However, to test cook-
ware before using, follow these steps:
1. Place the empty cookware in the microwave oven.
2. Measure 1 cup of water in a glass-measuring cup and place cup in the oven next to the cookware.
3. Microwave on 100% power for 1 minute. If the dish is warm, it should not be used for microwave
cooking.
Not Recommended for Microwave Oven
• Metal utensils, metal pans and metal bakeware
• Metal skewers
• Metal thermometers
• Foil trays
• Glass that is not heat-resistant
• Food carton with metal handle (i.e. take-out
carton)
• Non-microwave-safe plastics (i.e. margarine
tubs)
• Styrofoam containers or cups
• Metal or non-microwave-safe plastic commuter
beverage containers
• Metal twist ties
• Metal-trimmed or metal-banded dinnerware,
casserole dishes, etc.
• The Corning Company recommends that you do
not use Centura
®
tableware and some Corelle
®
closed-handle cups for microwave cooking.
• Food storage bags
• Recycled paper products
• Brown paper bags
• Avoid large sheets of aluminum foil as it will
hinder cooking and may cause arcing.
Tips for Cooking in the Microwave
• Arrange food in a circular pattern with the thick-
est areas toward the outside of dish.
• Most foods will cook and reheat more evenly
when covered.
• Pierce or score foods with skins or membranes
allowing steam to escape.
• Stir foods from the outer edges toward center
of utensil or turn over once during cooking.
• Allow foods to stand to complete cooking be-
fore serving. Some foods, such as meats, will
require covering during standing time.
• Avoid adding extra cooking time. First check for
doneness of foods. Watch for signs indicating
that cooking temperatures have been reached:
- Food is steaming
- Poultry thigh joints are easy to move
- Fish flakes easily with a fork
• Baked items will cook more during standing
time. Foods should not be served immediately;
remember the required standing time.
Microwave Operation
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Microwave Operation
Before Operating
Before operating your new microwave oven make
sure you read and understand this Care and Use
Manual.
Before oven is used, follow these steps:
1. Place Roller Ring and Glass Tray in oven.
2. Close the door.
Example: To set the timer as a 4-minute reminder.
Using Your Microwave Oven
Child Lock
Child lock is a safety feature used to lock the control
panel so that so that it cannot be operated.
To set
child lock, touch STOP/CLEAR once.
Touch and hold
START until LOCKED appears in the display.
To
cancel child lock, touch and hold START for four
seconds until LOCKED disappears from the display.
Setting the Clock
Example: You want to set the clock for 12:30 p.m.
PROCEDURE DISPLAY
1. Touch CLOCK.
AM
2. Touch CLOCK
PM
again to switch
ENTER TIME
between AM and PM.
OF DAY
3. Enter the time by
12:30 P
touching the numbers
TOUCH START
in order: 1 2 3 0
4. Touch START.
12:30 P
PROCEDURE DISPLAY
Notes:
• To cancel the Timer during programming, touch
STOP/CLEAR.
• To check the Timer during cooking, touch
TIMER. Remaining time for Timer will be dis-
played briefly.
• When the Timer finishes during cooking, the
oven will beep seven times. Remaining cooking
time will then be displayed.
• When cooking time completes before timer has
finished, the oven will beep four times. Remain-
ing time for Timer will continue to countdown
in display. END will be displayed when Timer is
complete and oven will beep seven times.
Using the Timer
Your microwave oven can be used as a kitchen timer.
This feature uses no microwave energy. It can be set
up to 99 minutes.
1. Touch TIMER.
Enter Time in
Min. and Sec.
2. Enter time by
4:00
touching the numbers
TOUCH START
in order: 4 0 0
3. Touch START.
3:59
Timer will begin
count down.
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Microwave Operation
Timed Cooking
This feature allows you to program a specific cook
time and power level. The microwave oven can be
programmed for up to 99 minutes.
Power levels represent a percentage of microwave
power. See Page 12.
Example: You want the oven to cook for 5 minutes,
30 seconds at 80% power.
Using Your Microwave Oven
Manual Defrost
Manual Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of
frozen foods and is one of the great advantages of
a microwave oven.
Manual Defrost can be used to quickly thaw foods
such as bread, rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen
dinners. QUICK DEFROST and AUTO DEFROST are
preferred for meats and poultry because the oven is
programmed with the defrosting time and power
level.
You can defrost any frozen food, either raw or
cooked, by using Power Level 3. Follow the same
procedure for Timed Cooking: enter the estimated
defrosting time and then touch 3 for 30% power
level.
For raw or cooked foods, a good rule is to defrost
approximately four minutes per pound. For ex-
ample, for 1 pound of pasta sauce, defrost for four
minutes.
Always check food periodically, stirring, rotating or
separating defrosted portions of food. If food is not
defrosted at end of defrost time, set the oven at
Power Level 3 for one minute increments until food
is thawed.
PROCEDURE DISPLAY
1. Enter cooking time.
5:30
5 3 0
TOUCH START
OR POWER
2. Touch POWER LEVEL.
ENTER POWER
LEVEL 1 TO 10
3. Enter number to select
P - 80
power level: 8
TOUCH START
4. Touch START.
5:29
Cooking begins;
time counts down.
5. Oven beeps
END
when cooking
is complete.
Popcorn
This feature allows you to use commercially pack-
aged microwave popcorn. Use one fresh bag of
popcorn. Place bag of popcorn on the center of
turntable. Touch POPCORN to pop packaged pop-
corn weighing 1.75 to 3.5 oz. There is no need to
touch START. Oven will start automatically and the
word
SENSING
will scroll in the display.
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The microwave oven has 10 power levels for cooking, reheating and defrosting. Lower power
levels increase the cooking time and are used for foods containing cheese and milk or for cooking
less tender cuts of meat. Refer to the chart below for suggestions:
Touch Approximate
POWER LEVEL Percentage
and then of Power Use
touch number
10 100% • Boiling Water
• Making candy
• Cooking poultry pieces, fish and vegetables
• Cooking tender cuts of meat
• Whole poultry
9 90% • Reheating rice, pasta and vegetables
8 80% • Reheating prepared foods quickly
• Reheating sandwiches
7 70% • Cooking egg, milk and cheese dishes
• Cooking cakes and breads
• Melting chocolate
6 60% • Cooking veal
• Cooking whole fish
• Cooking puddings and custard
5 50% • Cooking ham, whole poultry and lamb
• Cooking rib roast, sirloin tip
4 40% • Thawing meat, poultry and seafood
3 30% • Cooking less tender cuts of meat
• Cooking pork chops and roasts
• Manual defrost
2 20% • Taking chill out of fruit
• Softening butter
1 10% • Keeping casseroles and main dishes warm
• Softening butter and cream cheese
00% • Standing time
Power Level Recommendations
Microwave Operation
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CODE CATEGORY DIRECTION AMOUNT
1 Potato Pierce each potato 5–6 times a fork and place on the 1–4 pieces,
oven tray around the edge, at least one inch apart. approx. 10 oz. each
2 Fresh Wash, cut and prepare as desired. Rinse, leaving residual 1–4 cups
Vegetable water on the vegetables. Place in an appropriately-sized
microwave container; cover with plastic wrap; slit wrap to vent.
3 Frozen Remove from package, rinse off frost under running 1–4 cups
Vegetable water. Place in an appropriately-sized microwave
container, cover with plastic wrap and
slit wrap to vent.
4 Frozen Remove from outer display package. Slit cover. If not in 10–21 ounces
Entree microwave safe container, place on plate, cover with
plastic wrap and slit to vent.
5 Rice Rinse one cup of rice several times and add two cups of 1 cup dry rice yields
liquid (water, beef, chicken or vegetable stock) in a two- 3 cups cooked rice.
quart microwaveable dish. Cover with plastic wrap or lid.
Cook on high for 10 minutes. Stir, cover and cook at 30%
power level for 10 minutes. Remove from oven; allow
to stand 10 minutes and fluff with a fork.
6 Casserole Assemble the ingredients as specified in the recipe in a 1–4 cups
1-2 quart casserole. Cover with plastic wrap and slit to
vent. After cooking is complete, allow 10 minutes
standing time.
7 Ground Crumble into an appropriately sized microwaveable
1
/
4
–2 pounds
Meat container and push gently to the sides, leaving a void
in the center. Season and cover with plastic wrap. Vent
cover for well-done meat; cover dish when cooking
ground meat that will be used in another dish and
cooked again.
8 Fish, Place the food around the sides of an appropriate
1
/
4
–2 pounds
Seafood microwave container. Season and add
1
/
4
–
1
/
2
cup liquid
(wine, water, salsa, etc.). Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
9 Scrambled Break eggs into a 4-cup measuring cup or 1-quart casse- 2–5 eggs
Eggs role. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. When cooking is
complete, remove from oven, stir, and allow
1 – 2 minutes standing time.
0 Frozen Use only frozen pizza made for microwave use. 1 pizza
Pizza Follow package directions. After cooking, remove from
oven and place on wire rack so crust will crisp further.
If you open the door or press STOP during sensor cooking, the process will be canceled.
Smart Sensor Recommendations
Touch SENSOR and code number of the category; then touch START. The word
SENSING
will scroll in the
display during operation.
For quick reference, open the door and refer to the menu label for available food categories.
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Using Your Microwave Oven
Reheat
This feature allows you to reheat precooked room-temperature or refrigerated foods without selecting
cooking times and power levels. The word
SENSING
will scroll in the display while reheating.
Auto Cook
Use this function to cook food without entering a
cook time or power. Refer to the “Auto Cook
Recommendations” below for more information.
Auto Cook Recommendations
1 Dinner Place foods to be heated on dinner plate or similar dish. Approximately
Plate Cover with plastic wrap. Slit to vent.
1
/
2
–1 pound
2 Soup/ Place foods to be heated in an appropriately-sized 1–4 cups
Sauce microwave container. Cover with plastic wrap. Slit to vent.
3 Casserole
Cover dish containing the casserole with plastic wrap. Slit to vent.
1–4 cups
CODE CATEGORY DIRECTION AMOUNT
1
Bacon Place bacon strips on microwave bacon rack for best results. 2 to 6 slices
(Use dinner plate lined with paper towels if rack is not available).
2
Frozen Remove from package and place on plate. 1 to 6 pieces
Roll/Muffin (If muffins are over 3 oz. each, count each as two when entering (2-3 ounces each)
quantity.)
3
Fresh Remove from package and place on plate. 1 to 6 pieces
Roll/Muffin (If muffins are over 3 oz. each, count each as two when entering (2-3 ounces each)
quantity.)
4
Beverage Place container on turntable. Be careful: liquids can become 1 to 2 cups
superheated beyond boiling temperatures without bubbling.
When the liquid is disturbed it may bubble suddenly and erupt.
Stir liquids before and halfway through heating to avoid eruption.
5
Chicken Place the chicken pieces in an appropriately-sized
1
/
2
to 2 pounds
Pieces
microwaveable container, cover with plastic wrap and slit to vent.
6
Hot Cereal Prepare as directed on package. 1 to 6 servings
Stir and allow standing time before eating.
Use only instant hot cereal.
If you open the door or press STOP/CLEAR during cooking, the process will be canceled.
CODE CATEGORY DIRECTION AMOUNT
Reheat Recommendations
1. Touch AUTO COOK.
SELECT MENU 1 TO 6
– – SEE COOKING
GUIDE BEHIND DOOR
2. Enter 1.
BACON
TOUCH 2 TO 6 SLICES
3. Touch 4.
4 SLICES
Cooking begins
automatically.
Example: To cook 4 slices of bacon.
PROCEDURE DISPLAY
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Using Your Microwave Oven
Personal Choice Features
PERSONAL CHOICE provides features which make personalizing your microwave oven easy. You can select
SOUND ON/OFF, CLOCK ON/OFF, SCROLL SPEED and LBS/KG.
PERSONAL CHOICE OPTIONS
NUMBER OPTION
KEYPAD SELECTION
RESULT
1 SOUND ON
/
OFF 1 Sound On
2 Sound Off
2 CLOCK ON
/
OFF 1 Clock On
2 Clock Off
3 SCROLL SPEED 1 Slow Speed
2 Normal Speed
3 Fast Speed
4 LBS
/
KG 1 Pounds
2 Kilograms
5 DEMO ON
/
OFF 1 Demo On
2 Demo Off
NOTE:
When the power cord is first plugged in, the default settings are Sound On, Clock On, Normal
Speed, LBS, Demo Off.
Example: To select Kg unitExample: To turn off beeper sound.
1. Touch Five modes show
PERSONAL CHOICE
2. Enter number to
SOUND ON TOUCH 1
select sound mode:
OFF TOUCH 2
Touch 1.
3. Enter number to
SOUND OFF
turn sound off:
Touch 2.
PROCEDURE DISPLAY
NOTE:
To turn beep sound back on, repeat
steps 1-3 then touch number 1.
1. Touch Five modes show
PERSONAL CHOICE.
2. Enter number to
LBS TOUCH 1
select
Lbs
/
Kg
mode:
KG TOUCH 2
Touch 4.
3. Enter number to
KG
select kilograms:
Touch 2.
PROCEDURE DISPLAY
NOTE:
To select
LBS
, repeat Steps 1-3 then
touch number 1.
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Using Your Microwave Oven
1. Touch
GROUND BEEF TOUCH 1
QUICK DEFROST.
CHICKEN PIECES TOUCH 2
FISH FILLETS TOUCH 3
2. Enter number to
GROUND BEEF
make selection:
Touch 1.
Defrosting begins
automatically and
time counts down.
PROCEDURE DISPLAY
Example: To defrost 1.2 pounds of ground beef.
Example: To defrost 1 pound of ground beef.
Note: When you touch START, the display changes
to defrost time countdown. The oven will beep twice
during the DEFROST cycle reminding you to open
the door and turn, separate or rearrange the food.
Remove any thawed portions, if possible, and re-
turn frozen portions to the oven. Touch START to
resume.
Auto Defrost
The defrost feature provides you with the best de-
frosting method for frozen foods. The cooking guide
will show you which defrost sequence is recom-
mended for the food you are defrosting. With the
Auto Defrost feature, the oven automatically sets
the defrosting time and the power levels. For added
convenience, the Auto Defrost includes a built-in
beep mechanism that reminds you to check, turn
over, separate or rearrange the food.
Three different defrosting levels are provided for
foods weighing 0.1 – 6.0 pounds:
1 MEAT
2 POULTRY
3 FISH
Quick Defrost
This feature provides you with the quick defrosting
method for one pound of frozen food.
Defrosting
• For best results, remove fish, shellfish, meat, and
poultry from original wrapping or packaging.
• For best results, shape your ground meat into
the form of a doughnut before freezing. When
defrosting, scrape off thawed meat when the
beep sounds and continue defrosting.
• Place foods in a shallow container or on a mi-
crowave roasting rack to catch drippings.
• Food should still be somewhat icy in the center
when removed from the oven.
Auto Defrost Categories
PROCEDURE DISPLAY
1. Touch
MEAT TOUCH 1
AUTO DEFROST
POULTRY TOUCH 2
FISH TOUCH 3
2. Enter number to
ENTER WEIGHT
make selection:
Touch 1
3. Enter number to
1.2 LBS
enter the weight:
TOUCH START
Touch 1, then 2.
4. Touch START. Defrost begins and
time counts down.
CODE CATEGORY ITEMS
1 Meat Ground beef, steak, beef cubes for stew, pot roast, rib roast, rump
roast, chuck roast, hamburger patties, lamb chops, rolled lamb roast, pork
chops, pork roast, hot dogs, spareribs, country-style ribs, rolled pork roast,
sausage, veal cutlets
2 Poultry Whole chicken (under 4 Ibs.); cut-up, boneless breasts; whole Rock Cor
nish
hens; turkey breast
3 Fish Fish fillets, whole steaks, shellfish, crab meat, lobster tails, shrimp, scallops
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1. Touch COOK TlME.
2. Enter the time by touching the
numbers in order: 3 0 0
3. Touch POWER LEVEL.
4. Enter the power level by touching the
number: 8
5. Touch COOK TIME.
6. Enter the time by touching the
numbers in order: 7 0 0
7. Touch POWER LEVEL.
8. Enter the power level by touching the
number: 5
9. Touch START.
When the first stage is over, you will hear two short
tones as the oven begins the second cook stage.
Beeps sound at the end.
ENTER COOKING TIME
Multi-Stage Cooking
For best results, some recipes call for different power levels during different stages of a cook cycle. You
can program your oven to switch from one power level to another for up to two stages.
Example:
To set a 2-stage cook cycle.
3:00 TOUCH
START OR POWER
ENTER POWER
LEVEL 1 TO 10
P - 80
TOUCH START
ENTER COOKING
TIME
7:00 TOUCH
START OR POWER
ENTER POWER
LEVEL 1 TO 10
P - 50
TOUCH START
3:00
END
PROCEDURE DISPLAY
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Meat
1. No special techniques are required: Meat should
be prepared as with conventional cooking. Sea-
son if desired. Always thoroughly defrost meat
before cooking.
2. Place the meat on a microwave roasting rack or
microwave-safe plate and place on the turntable.
3. Cook according to the Meat Cooking
Recommendations (below). Use the longer time
for large meats and the shorter time for smaller
meats. For thicker chops, use the longer time.
4. Turn the meat once halfway through the cook-
ing time.
5. After removing from microwave oven, cover
loosely with foil. Allow to stand for 5–10 min-
utes. The standing time is very important as it
completes the cooking process.
6. Make sure meat, especially pork, is thoroughly
cooked and juices run clear.
Poultry
1. No special techniques are required: Poultry
should be prepared as with conventional cook-
ing. Season if desired.
2. Poultry should be thoroughly defrosted. Remove
giblets and any metal clamps.
3. Prick the skin and brush lightly with vegetable
oil (unless the poultry is self-basting).
4. All poultry should be placed on a microwave
roasting rack or a microwave-safe plate and
placed on the turntable.
5. Cook according to the instructions in the Poul-
try Cooking Recommendations below. Turn
pieces over halfway through the cooking time.
Because of its shape, poultry has a tendency to
cook unevenly, especially in very bony parts.
Periodic turning helps to cook these areas evenly.
6. Let stand for 5
–
10 minutes wrapped in foil after
cooking before carving. The standing time is very
important, as it completes the cooking process.
7. Make sure poultry is thoroughly cooked before
eating. Whole poultry is completely cooked
when the juices run clear. Pierce with a sharp
knife through the thickest part to ensure that the
juices are clear and the flesh is firm.
Meat Cooking Recommendations
Microwave Cooking Time
Meat Power Per Pound
BEEF
Standing/Rolled
Rib Roast
- Rare 8 9 to 11 minutes
- Medium 8 9
1
/
2
to 11
1
/
2
minutes
- Well-done 8 11
1
/
2
to 14 minutes
Ground Beef 10 6
1
/
2
to 9
1
/
2
minutes
(to brown for
casserole)
Hamburgers,
(4 oz. each)
Fresh or
defrosted
- 2 patties 10 2
1
/
2
to 4
1
/
2
minutes
- 4 patties 10 3
1
/
2
to 5
1
/
2
minutes
PORK
Loin, Leg 8 12
1
/
2
to 16
1
/
2
minutes
Bacon
- 4 slices 10 2
1
/
2
to 3
1
/
2
minutes
- 6 slices 10 3
1
/
2
to 4
1
/
2
minutes
Microwave Cooking Time
Meat Power Per Pound
CHICKEN
Whole 8 11 to 15 minutes
Breast (boned) 8 10 to 14 minutes
Portions 8 11 to 17 minutes
TURKEY
Whole 8 11 to 15 minutes
Notes:
• The times listed above are only a guide. Allow
for differences in individual tastes and prefer-
ences. The times may also vary due to the shape,
cut and composition of the food.
• If whole poultry is stuffed, the weight of the
stuffed bird should be used when calculating the
cooking time.
Poultry Cooking Recommendations
Cooking Tips
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